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Givens Home First Now Serving Hendersonville Area

Givens Home First, the Western North Carolina-based licensed home care agency of Givens Communities, has received approval to expand its service area to include Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and surrounding counties. Givens Home First is dedicated to helping individuals remain safe, healthy, and comfortable at home. Home care services include personal care, companionship, respite support, post-hospitalization […]

Welcome Savannah!

We’re thrilled to welcome Savannah as our new LPN Team Lead. She will be a huge asset as we continue supporting clients and caregivers with high-quality, compassionate care. Welcome, Savannah—we’re so glad you’re here! #WelcomeToTheTeam #GivensHomeFirst #HomeCareLeadership #CompassionateCare

Home First Holiday Trivia: A Year-End Celebration!

As we close out 2025, our team wanted to spread a little joy and celebrate another incredible year together. What better way than with a round of holiday trivia? From home care milestones to festive fun facts, our staff jumped in with guesses that ranged from impressively accurate to wildly creative — and we loved […]

Reasons To Be Thankful

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, our CEO Kevin Schwab and Jessie Bosshard, Executive Director of Givens Home First, reflect on community, gratitude and provide information about how we help provide senior support during the holidays. Thank you for being part of Givens Communities. We wish you and your loved ones a warm and joyful […]

In a Major New Initiative, Givens Communities Launches Longevity and Brain Health Program

Givens Communities announces the launch of the Givens Longevity and Brain Health Program, a major new initiative designed to advance whole-person wellness. Leading this important effort across all Givens Communities will be Taryn Tindall, who joins us as the director of this new program. Together, this program and role represent Givens’ step toward becoming a […]

Celebrating National Home Care Month: Honoring Our Clients and Caregivers

November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize the incredible work of caregivers and the important role home care plays in helping people live safely and independently at home. At Givens Home First, this month gives us a chance to celebrate not just our team, but also the clients and families who make […]

Jessie Bosshard Graduates from the Larry Minnix Leadership Academy

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Jessie Bosshard, for completing the National LeadingAge Larry Minnix Leadership Academy — a prestigious yearlong program that brings together leaders from across the country who share a deep commitment to advancing aging services. During her graduation celebration, a familiar image appeared on the big screen — a […]

Celebrating Cindy McCurry: Recipient of the 2025 Georgia Crump Award

We are thrilled to share that Cindy McCurry, one of our extraordinary Certified Nursing Assistants at Givens Home First, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Georgia Crump Certified Nursing Assistant Recognition Award from MemoryCare. Cindy was honored during a beautiful celebration on November 5th, surrounded by her family, colleagues, and community partners. The […]

New Director of Givens Life Ministries Named

Givens Life Ministries, the outreach division of Givens Communities, has new leadership. Joey Abel, an Independent Living Social Work Navigator at Givens Highland Farms, will take on the role. Givens Communities is a nationally senior living residence and services nonprofit. Givens Life Ministries serves the region’s vulnerable and at-risk populations with health and wellness programs, […]